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MLK Day of Service
Martin Luther King, Jr. was an influential American civil rights leader, best known for his work on racial equality and ending racial segregation in the United States. Dr. King’s steadfast commitment to service has inspired people all around the United States and the world to work together to make positive change. We join together as servant-leaders […]
Night Chapel
Join us as we explore the call of who we are in God through Jesus Christ and what that means as we live in community with one another.
Wind Down for the Weekend
Wind Down for the Weekend at Welshimer Library on Friday, January 19! We’ll have supplies to paint your own mini canvas magnets. Come join us and escape the cold!
Free
SKI Trip
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“Still in the Silence” – A Photography Exhibition by Kathryn Baylor
OPENING RECEPTION: Sunday, January 28, 2-4pmExhibition Dates: January 28-February 13, 2024Kathryn Baylor, Milligan Artist-in-ResidenceMilligan Art Gallery, Derthick Hall Kathryn Baylor, once self-proclaimed as only a portrait photographer, has evolved her artistic vision to include the realm of art photography to capture the unseen in life. She enjoys using photography as a way to work through […]
An Evening with Hymn Writer Dr. Mary Louise Bringle
In conjunction with the Milligan Hymn Festival, the music department and Arts Council are pleased to present a talk and demonstration by internationally renowned hymn writer Dr. Mary Louise Bringle, who will discuss her process as a hymn writer and the continuing vital importance of hymnody in worship. Bringle serves as Professor of Philosophy, Religion, […]
“Two Cats + A Herd of Buffalo”
Dos Gatos Coffee Bar, 238 E. Main St., Downtown Johnson City, TNOPENING: February 2, 2024, 6-8pmExhibition Dates: February 2-26, 2024 Milligan's art and design students return to downtown Johnson City to fill the walls of Dos Gatos Coffee Bar with their latest creative works. Enjoy a cup of coffee and support our region's arts community […]
How Great Thou Art
Milligan’s orchestra and choral ensembles will be joined by several local high school and church choirs for a special program of music and worship for the entire community. The concert will feature majestic arrangements performed by the combined choirs and orchestra as well as guest pianists and organists. Audience members will also be invited to […]
Dr. Maureen Knechtel Faculty Lecture
Risk Factor Modification as a Treatment Pillar in the Management of Atrial Fibrillation
Douglass Day
Milligan Libraries in conjunction with Phi Alpha Theta – Alpha Iota Tau Chapter and the Goah Scholars is hosting a Douglass Day event at Welshimer Library on February 14 from Noon to 3 PM. This event will be a come-and-go event to learn about and celebrate the life of Frederick Douglass, featuring virtual and in-person […]
Free
Johnson City Symphony Orchestra
Fantastic Revelry Soloist: Matthew Geiger, percussionist Repertoire: Higdon - Percussion ConcertoBerlioz - Symphonie fantastiqueBrahms - Academic Festival Overture
$43.80
“Attention to Detail” – A Senior Art Exhibition by Austin Walker
OPENING RECEPTION: Sunday, February 18, 2-4pmExhibition Dates: February 18-29, 2024Austin Walker, Senior Art ExhibitionMilligan Art Gallery, Derthick Hall
Wind Down for the Weekend
“Wind Down for the Weekend at Welshimer Library on Friday, February 23! Join us to make friendship bracelets – all supplies provided, although you are welcome to bring your own.”
Free
Wind Down for the Weekend
Wind Down for the Weekend at Welshimer Library on Friday, March 15! Create your own art with canvases, coloring and painting supplies, and collage materials – feel free to bring your own materials as well!
Free
Dr. David Brickle – Faculty Piano Recital
Join us for an evening of music at the piano featuring classic works by Chopin and new favorites by living composer Victoria Bond. Dr. David Brickle serves as Assistant Professor of Music at Milligan University teaching piano and music theory. Brickle has performed widely throughout the continental United States, Puerto Rico, and internationally in Spain. […]
Senior Art Exhibition: “Gothic Echoes: Mystic Portraits & Strange Icons”
Opening Reception:Sunday, March 172:00 - 4:00 PMMilligan Art Gallery, Derthick HallMilligan University Exhibition Dates:March 17-22, 2024
O Love that Will Not Let Me Go
The Milligan Concert Choir and Heritage return from their spring break tour to the Midwest to present a performance for our local community in beautiful Seeger Chapel. This program will feature a wide variety of music that will remind listeners of God’s loving and faithful presence in our lives. In addition to numerous a cappella […]
WUMC – One Hour to Win
90.5 WUMC Milligan Radio will be hosting a week-long contest March 11-15. You could win free concert tickets, music or the grand prize -- a portable podcast kit -- just for listening to student-hosted shows. Learn more at milliganradio.com/contest.
Free
Manifold: Graphic Design Showcase
Joseph Dykes, Brianna Marsh, Emanuel Mogaya, and Austin Walker Opening Reception:Sunday, March 24, 20242:00 – 4:00 PMMilligan Art Gallery, Derthick Hall Exhibition Dates:March 24 – April 3, 2024 Senior graphic design majors Joseph Dykes, Brianna Marsh, Emanuel Mogaya, and Austin Walker proudly present their portfolios in the Milligan Art Gallery. This group exhibition showcases each […]
Proof
Milligan University theatre will present the first production of David Auburn’s “Proof” with a musical composition by Dolly Parton’s former musical director Dr. Gregg Perry. Performances will take place in Milligan’s McGlothlin-Street Theatre in the Gregory Center from April 4-7. “Proof” follows Catherine as she grieves the death of her brilliant but unstable father, a […]
$12
Proof
Milligan University theatre will present the first production of David Auburn’s “Proof” with a musical composition by Dolly Parton’s former musical director Dr. Gregg Perry. Performances will take place in Milligan’s McGlothlin-Street Theatre in the Gregory Center from April 4-7. “Proof” follows Catherine as she grieves the death of her brilliant but unstable father, a […]
$12
ALM Ladies Luncheon
Milligan University welcomes award-winning author and speaker Angela Thomas Pharr for the Eleanore L. Campbell Ladies Luncheon on Saturday, April 6. Sponsored by UBS Financial Services, Inc., the event will be held in the university’s McCormick Dining Center located in Sutton Hall. Registration is $40 and includes lunch. Seating is limited, and no tickets will be sold at the […]
$40
Joseph Dykes, Senior Piano Recital
Joseph Dykes will be presenting his senior piano recital on Saturday, April 6, at 7:00 p.m. in Milligan University Seeger Chapel, Mary B. Martin Auditorium.
Proof
Milligan University theatre will present the first production of David Auburn’s “Proof” with a musical composition by Dolly Parton’s former musical director Dr. Gregg Perry. Performances will take place in Milligan’s McGlothlin-Street Theatre in the Gregory Center from April 4-7. “Proof” follows Catherine as she grieves the death of her brilliant but unstable father, a […]
$12
Proof
Milligan University theatre will present the first production of David Auburn’s “Proof” with a musical composition by Dolly Parton’s former musical director Dr. Gregg Perry. Performances will take place in Milligan’s McGlothlin-Street Theatre in the Gregory Center from April 4-7. “Proof” follows Catherine as she grieves the death of her brilliant but unstable father, a […]
$12
An Evening with Appalachian Poet Jane Hicks
In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Milligan Arts Council will host award-winning poet Jane Hicks for a reading and book signing of her forthcoming collection, The Safety of Small Things (The University Press of Kentucky, January 2024). A native of East Tennessee, Hicks retired after a distinguished career as an educator. Her poetry has […]
RISE Above and Blue Ridge Undergraduate Research Conference
The 11th Annual RISE Above Research Conference features scholarly, mentored research projects from all undergraduate disciplines and majors, as well as graduate research. For more information, visit milligan.edu/research/conference.
Dr. Ron Kastens Faculty Lecture
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: The Importance and Struggle of Self-Awareness
Once Upon a Time: Music and Storytelling
The Milligan Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Kellie Brown, will present a spring concert highlighting music’s collaborative role in storytelling. This unique evening will feature music that either tells its own unique story or is composed as an exciting medium to retell stories from beloved books and fairy tales. Literature featured will include musical […]
Milligan Juried Art Exhibition
Opening Reception: April 14 | 2-4 p.m. | Milligan Art Gallery, Derthick HallExhibition Dates: April 14-19, 2024 Milligan’s 28th Juried Art Exhibition showcases juror-selected art and design works created by art, photography, graphic design, and interactive media design students during the 2023–24 academic year. Awards of excellence and merit will be given for standout works, […]
Type + Image + Motion
Milligan University is proud to present a collection of recent works by graphic design and interactive media design students on display in the William King Museum of Art’s Art Lab. These works were completed as assignments for Milligan graphic design and interactive media design courses during the 2023-24 academic year. Visit williamkingmuseum.org for Art Lab […]
Library Open House
Join our Library staff for their annual open house on Monday, August 20! Stop by and get: Library swag for everyone! Self-guided tours Be ready to PRINT! We can help connect your device to campus printers! Have questions? We can help you find where your class is meeting, find people on campus and answer lots […]
Welcome Week Cookout & Cornhole Tournament
Join campus activities and the rest of campus for our annual Welcome Week Cookout for a night of food, games, and community!
Stateline Drive-In Movie
Get together with a few friends and drive to Stateline Drive-In to watch a movie voted on by students! Car must be able to tune into FM digital stereo radio sound. Snacks will be provided.
Free
Opening Chapel Service
Join us for our annual opening chapel service with President Dr. Bill Greer as we set our vision for the upcoming semester.
Mandatory Residence Hall Floor Meetings
Mandatory for all students living in residence halls. Check with your RA for the exact location of where your floor meeting will take place.
Faculty Lecture: Dr. Aaron Hymes
Dr. Aaron Hymes, Associate Professor of Counseling Trauma-Informed Supervision: Navigating the Maze of Support
The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps & Gowns auditions
We are thrilled to announce our upcoming production of The Marvelous Wonderettes scheduled for November 8 & 9! Auditions will be held on September 3rd, with callbacks scheduled for September 4th. The Marvelous Wonderettes cast consists exclusively of female roles. Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DAAAA2DABFDC34-50609669-themarvelous Please come prepared with a 16 bar cut and a less than […]
Rush Day
Come learn about on and off campus clubs and organizations. Free Chick-Fil-A biscuits while supplies last.
Theatre Auditions
CALLING ALL ACTORS, DANCERS, MOVERS, COMEDIANS + ACROBATS!We are casting our dream season, beginning with Peter Pan & Wendy by Lauren Gunderson.Auditions are September 7th: 9-11am.Callbacks for this show are the same day 1-5pm.Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/4fhadkv5CASTING:Wendy Darling - precocious, smart, ambitious girl, 14Mother / Mrs. Darling - her mother, kind but hurried (*Doubles as […]
Milligan Faculty Authors event
Meet Our Faculty Authors event-Join us next Monday, September 16 at 2-3:30pm at Welshimer Library, as we celebrate our 2024 faculty authors!
Welshimer Book Club
Welshimer Book Club—All faculty, staff and students are invited to join a lively conversation about books. The September selection is Still Life by Sarah Winman. We will meet in the Welshimer Room of Welshimer Library at noon on September 18. Come late or leave early if needed. Bring your lunch. If you need a copy […]
Faculty Lecture: Kelly Griffith
Kelly Griffith, Assistant Professor of Computer Sciences Blockchain: A Solution for Education?
Welshimer Book Club
Welshimer Book Club—All faculty, staff and students are invited to join a lively conversation about books. The October selection is All the Living and the Dead by Hayley Campbell. We will meet in the Welshimer Room of Welshimer Library at noon on October 16. Come late or leave early if needed. Bring your lunch. If […]
Murmuration Faculty & Student Art Exhibition
Homecoming Reception: October 26, 11 am - noon “Murmuration” is a celebration of art and design at Milligan. This group exhibition showcases recent works by Milligan’s art and design faculty and Sydney Reeder-Wood, the university’s 2024-25 Artist-in-Residence. The show will also feature selected creative works by students enrolled in fine arts courses and members of […]
Peter Pan and Wendy
Bold, budding scientist Wendy Darling dreams of earning a Nobel Prize. When Peter Pan arrives at her bedroom window, she takes a leap and leaves, finishing school behind, chasing adventure among the stars. Facing down fairies, mermaids, and the dastardly Captain Hook, Wendy, Peter, and their friends discover the power of standing up together for […]
$12
Back to the Future: Classic Hits of the 60s, 70s, and 80s
Join the Milligan music department for a trip down memory lane as we revisit chart-topping hits from decades past. This short, family-friendly concert will feature all of the Milligan instrumental and vocal ensembles performing a variety of pop favorites like "California Dreamin'," "Dancing Queen," "Lean on Me," and "Wind Beneath My Wings." This is sure […]
Peter Pan and Wendy
Bold, budding scientist Wendy Darling dreams of earning a Nobel Prize. When Peter Pan arrives at her bedroom window, she takes a leap and leaves, finishing school behind, chasing adventure among the stars. Facing down fairies, mermaids, and the dastardly Captain Hook, Wendy, Peter, and their friends discover the power of standing up together for […]
$12
Saints and Villains: Milligan Orchestra Concert
The Milligan Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Kellie Brown, will celebrate the proximity of Halloween and All Saints Day with a delightful performance that will inspire and entertain. This concert will feature a broad range of pieces including film music from Twilight, King Kong, and Harry Potter along with selections from the Broadway hit […]
Faculty Lecture: Dr. Brad Ward
Dr. Brad Ward, Associate Professor of Business Administration Do Mission Statements Matter? A study of small cap financial companies.
The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps and Gowns
Written & Created by Roger BeanVocal and Musical Arrangements by Michael Borth Milligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present The Marvelous Wonderettes as our season opener. Travel back to graduation night 1958 at Springfield High where Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy will celebrate friendship and their high school years while dreaming of the […]
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The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps and Gowns
Written & Created by Roger BeanVocal and Musical Arrangements by Michael Borth Milligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present The Marvelous Wonderettes as our season opener. Travel back to graduation night 1958 at Springfield High where Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy will celebrate friendship and their high school years while dreaming of the […]
$12
Amelia Teri, Junior Voice Recital / Music Student Recital
Amelia Teri will present her junior voice recital at 7pm, followed by the music student recital at 7:30 pm.
Graphic Design & Interactive Media Design Senior Showcase
Abbey Cartagena, Nicholas Hensley, Kamdyn Lee, Ashley Roberts Opening Reception: November 17, 2-4 pm
Candlelight Christmas Evening with the Milligan Women’s Chorale
The Biltmore Estate continues a treasured holiday tradition, welcoming the Milligan Women's Chorale as featured performers for one night only. Enjoy traditional holiday songs and carols sung in the beautiful Winter Garden before touring the grand Biltmore House that will be festively decorated for the season. Support these dedicated performers by purchasing a timed ticket […]
Welshimer Book Club
Welshimer Book Club—All faculty, staff and students are invited to join a lively conversation about books. The November selection is the Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff. We will meet in the Welshimer Room of Welshimer Library at noon on November 20. Come late or leave early if needed. Bring your lunch. If you need a […]
Milligan Christmas Concert
The glorious sounds and sights of the season will be a great start to your Christmas festivities as the Milligan Music Department presents its annual Christmas concert. The performance will feature choirs, orchestra, and the organ in the beautifully decorated Mary B. Martin Auditorium of Seeger Memorial Chapel. The evening will also include a carol […]
Milligan Christmas Concert
The glorious sounds and sights of the season will be a great start to your Christmas festivities as the Milligan Music Department presents its annual Christmas concert. The performance will feature choirs, orchestra, and the organ in the beautifully decorated Mary B. Martin Auditorium of Seeger Memorial Chapel. The evening will also include a carol […]
Buffalo Tales
This storytelling showcase will feature Milligan students performing a variety of stories, including folk tales, biblical retellings, and personal stories. The poignant and powerful stories will encourage you, inspire you, and bring a smile to your face.
Two Cats + A Herd of Buffalo
Opening Reception: February 7, 6-8 pm Milligan’s art and design students return to downtown Johnson City to fill the walls of Dos Gatos Coffee Bar with their latest creative works. Enjoy a cup of coffee and support our region’s arts community during Johnson City’s First Friday.
The Glass Menagerie
The Glass Menagerie is a timeless, poignant, and theatrically daring American play, featuring some of the best-known and beloved characters in dramatic literature. The Wingfield family is haunted by the past, heartbroken by the present, and wary of the future as it struggles to survive and escape depression-era Saint Louis.
$12
Artist Lecture Series: Jocelyn Mathewes
The Milligan Arts Council is excited to present an Artist Lecture Series highlighting artists at the forefront of the flourishing art scene in Johnson City, Tennessee. Jocelyn Mathewes is a mixed-media interdisciplinary artist. She earned her bachelor’s degree in studio art and English literature from Messiah College. Her work has been exhibited in galleries, museums, […]
Faculty Lecture: Dr. Ken Lang
Dr. Ken Lang, Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice Blood and Fury! Examining Bloodstains at the Daniel Lady Farm Field Hospital, Battle of Gettysburg (1863)
Invitational Choral Festival Concert
This unique event will bring together talented singers from local high schools along with the Milligan Concert Choir to perform "The Day of Allied Voices" by Appalachian composer Benjamin Dawson. The work, written to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Invasion, contains five movements of poetry, prose, and scripture passages that offer a prayer […]
Artist-in-Residence Exhibition: Sydney Reeder-Wood
Opening Reception: February 23, 2-4 pm
Hannah Decker, Senior Voice Recital
Hannah Decker will present a senior voice recital on Saturday, March 1 at 5:00 p.m. in the Mary B. Martin Auditorium of Seeger Memorial Chapel. The recital will feature works by J.S. Bach, W.A. Mozart, Felix Mendelssohn, Maurice Ravel, Amy Beach, Cole Porter, and Richard Rodgers. Hannah is a Music Education major from Limestone, TN, […]
Max Brown, Senior Piano Recital
Max Brown will present a senior piano recital on Saturday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Mary B. Martin Auditorium of Seeger Memorial Chapel. The recital will feature works from such composers as J.S. Bach, W.A. Mozart, and F. Chopin as well as living composer Victoria Bond. Max is a double-major in music performance […]
Senior Art Exhibition: Lily Marr
Opening Reception: March 23, 2-4 p.m.
Little Women, the musical
Music by Jason HowlandLyrics by Mindi DicksteinBook by Allan KneeMilligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present the highly successful Broadway musical version of Little Women based on the beloved novel by Louisa May Alcott. Experience anew this classic story of Jo March and her three sisters during the American Civil War. Root for Jo, whose […]
$12
Little Women, the musical
Music by Jason HowlandLyrics by Mindi DicksteinBook by Allan KneeMilligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present the highly successful Broadway musical version of Little Women based on the beloved novel by Louisa May Alcott. Experience anew this classic story of Jo March and her three sisters during the American Civil War. Root for Jo, whose […]
$12
Little Women, the musical
Music by Jason HowlandLyrics by Mindi DicksteinBook by Allan KneeMilligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present the highly successful Broadway musical version of Little Women based on the beloved novel by Louisa May Alcott. Experience anew this classic story of Jo March and her three sisters during the American Civil War. Root for Jo, whose […]
$12
Graphic Design Senior Showcase: Aiden Bailey, André Bazzana Semensato, Sam Kyker, Brisa Lucas Pino
Opening Reception: March 30, 2-4 pm
Little Women, the musical
+1 moreMusic by Jason HowlandLyrics by Mindi DicksteinBook by Allan KneeMilligan Musical Theatre is thrilled to present the highly successful Broadway musical version of Little Women based on the beloved novel by Louisa May Alcott. Experience anew this classic story of Jo March and her three sisters during the American Civil War. Root for Jo, whose […]
$12
Faculty Lecture: Dr. Angela Hilton-Prillhart
Dr. Angela Hilton-Prillhart, Associate Dean of the School of Social Sciences and Education; Professor of Education Understanding Dyslexia: Identifying Underlying Cognitive Differences to Inform Intervention
Grace Krell, Junior Voice Recital / Music Student Recital
Grace Krell will present her junior voice recital at 7pm, followed by the music student recital at 7:30pm.
Edwin V. Hayden Lectureship
Mildred Welshimer Phillips Memorial Chapel, B.D. Phillips Building, Emmanuel Christian Seminary at MilliganIn Search of Paul Speaker: Dr. Beverly Gaventa Helen H.P. Manson Professor of New Testament Literature and Exegesis Emerita at Princeton Theological Seminary For session details and time, visit our lectures page.
Edwin V. Hayden Lectureship
Mildred Welshimer Phillips Memorial Chapel, B.D. Phillips Building, Emmanuel Christian Seminary at MilliganIn Search of Paul Speaker: Dr. Beverly Gaventa Helen H.P. Manson Professor of New Testament Literature and Exegesis Emerita at Princeton Theological Seminary For session details and time, visit our lectures page.
Edwin V. Hayden Lectureship
Mildred Welshimer Phillips Memorial Chapel, B.D. Phillips Building, Emmanuel Christian Seminary at MilliganIn Search of Paul Speaker: Dr. Beverly Gaventa Helen H.P. Manson Professor of New Testament Literature and Exegesis Emerita at Princeton Theological Seminary For session details and time, visit our lectures page.
Artist Lecture Series: Jason Flack
Jason Flack will provide the second lecture in Milligan’s Artist Lecture Series. After the sudden death of his twin sister, Jessica, in 2010, Flack turned to painting to channel his grief and to honor his sister. Flack is an urban folk and expressionist painter whose art features bold, colorful works that reflect his feelings, surroundings, […]
ALM Ladies Luncheon
McCormick Dining Center, Sutton Hall 1 Blowers Blvd, Milligan, TN, United StatesMilligan University welcomes Margaret Feinberg, host of the popular podcast, The Joycast. She is a leading Bible teacher and speaker in America, most recently named one of 50 women shaping culture and the church today by Christianity Today.
Earth, Air, Water, Fire: An Earth Day Concert – Milligan Orchestra
In honor of Earth Day, the Milligan Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Kellie Brown, will celebrate the beauty and wonder of God’s creation through a musical exploration of the four elements of earth, air, water, and fire. The broad range of repertoire will showcase the many styles and genres that composers who have used […]
Senior Art Exhibition: Kendall Arnold
Opening Reception: April 6, 2-4 pm
RISE Above and Blue Ridge Undergraduate Research Conference
The 12th annual RISE Above Research Conference features scholarly mentored research projects from all undergraduate disciplines and majors, as well as graduate research. This year’s conference will coincide with the 31st Blue Ridge Undergraduate Research Conference, highlighting research from students from institutions throughout the southern Appalachian region. For more information, visit milligan.edu/blue-ridge.
Juried Art Exhibition
Milligan Art Gallery, Derthick HallOpening Reception: April 13, 2–4 p.m. Milligan's 29th Juried Art Exhibition showcases juror-selected art and design works created by our art, photography, graphic design, and interactive media design students during the 2024–25 academic year. Awards of excellence and merit will be given for standout works, and the winners will be announced at the opening reception. […]